First quarter sales for New Zealand jewellers Michael Hill is up thanks to a boost in the US market.

Crowds of eager shoppers enjoyed a special preview of a new Myer store in Queensland last night.

Australian designer Alex Perry has selected four finalists who will vie for the opportunity to work with him as part of Electrolux Fashion Apprentice 2011 contest.

Wisteria Auctions, the first specialty vintage fashion auction house in Australia, will hold a debut auction in Sydney next month.

International lingerie company Bendon has bought three new brands from Australian apparel group Gazal.

Australian unisex fashion chain Satch Clothing has been placed into liquidation.

Westfield's new body shape calculator should take height into account - say some puzzled customers.

Former IMG Fashion general manager Daniel Hill has confirmed his parting from IMG was expected, but said he has no immediate plans for employment going forward.

Bvlgari is the latest luxury giant to throw open the doors to a new site at Melbourne's Crown complex, with Swiss watch maker Omega set to debut there in November.

Further management changes will take place at one of New Zealand's largest department stores, The Warehouse Group.

Retail industry body the Australian Retailers Association (ARA) is calling for retailers around the nation to enter this year's ARA Australian Retail Awards, with nominations now open until October 25, 2011.

How will the rationalisation of Esprit stores worldwide effect Australia? Which investment firm made a bid to purchase Belinda International?

Local apparel brand Mossee and IM Boutique have teamed with MasterChef patissier Adriano Zumbo to launch the label's summer 2011 collection at The Star complex in Sydney.

A retail extravaganza will take place in Perth this weekend in a bid to boost trade and raise money for charity.

Busby Holdings, the parent company of Busby Trading, Busbrand and Brand Republic, has announced the departure of managing director Simon Nankervis, with newcomer Andrew Bousie to take over as CEO.

An international fashion e-commerce giant is arming itself for the launch of a domestic site offering womenswear, menswear, footwear, accessories, kidswear and sportswear.